Background
Mottahedeh, Iraj-Kalimi was born on April 30, 1932 in Isfahan, Iran. Son of Shokrollah and Zarrintaj.
Mottahedeh, Iraj-Kalimi was born on April 30, 1932 in Isfahan, Iran. Son of Shokrollah and Zarrintaj.
Diploma in natural science, Adab School, Isfahan, 1954. Certified in theology, United Theological College, Bangalore, India, 1958. Student (refresher course), St. Augustine College, Canterbury, England, 1966.
Priest in charge, St. Luke's Church, Isfahan, 1961; priest in charge, St. Simon the Zealot's Church, Shiraz, Iran, 1962; priest in charge, St. Paul's Church, Tehran, Iran, 1967-1975; priest in charge, St. Luke's Church, Isfahan, 1975-1990; bishop in charge, Diocese of Iran, Isfahan, since 1990.
Married Minooara Hakimpore, January 18, 1960. Children: Maryam, Marta, Josef.